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Taking Time to Dance with Monarchs

November 3, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

Don't you love that definition? Even though our Declaration of Independence imbues us with the inalienable right to pursue happiness, I think too often we get stuck in the pursuit phase and never sit down to enjoy the blessings our Creator surrounds us with every day. If I just get this new job, I'll be happy. If I just hit the bestseller list, I'll be happy. If my ill child will get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Nature Tagged With: Butterflies, Thinking on what is lovely

We Are Your Symphony … Along With a Gratitude Challenge

October 26, 2016 By Robin Lee Hatcher

We Are Your Symphony

I did not write the blog post below, and I already shared it on my personal blog last week. But I wanted to make sure it was seen by as many of my readers as possible. I could have just given a link to the devotion on the church website, but not everyone clicks on those links. Thus, I am doing the old cut and paste in hopes that more will take the time to read it. The following was written by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: 30 Day Gratitude Challenge

Sometimes Walking in God’s Will is Just Plain Hard . . . (+ a giveaway!)

October 24, 2016 By Deborah Raney

My dear friend (and wonderful author) COURTNEY WALSH is my guest here on the blog today. I'm so grateful for Courtney filling in for me as I've been with family this past week. UPDATE: The winner of Courtney's novel Change of Heart is Lisa Cullett! Lisa, see the final comment below with instructions on how to get your book! by Courtney Walsh I'm going to be honest. Lately, life has gotten the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith Tagged With: authors, Christian fiction, giveaway, reading

Love My Readers Giveaway

October 20, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

When schedules get incredibly hectic, sometimes I need an excuse to just relax. This week has been one of those weeks. My rewrites for my latest novel were due, I'm still writing a novella to conclude my Ladies of Harper's Station series, and on Monday night, I Skyped with some author friends to brainstorm ideas for another novella collection. Not to mention the full-length novel that I need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith Tagged With: giveaway, Time with God

Living in the Chaos

October 13, 2016 By Cara Putman

This week we're getting new flooring at our house. It was desperately needed, but if you've ever participated in a process like this, you know just how chaotic it is. Yesterday the installers were using the nail gun to affix plywood to the floor in prep for new laminate. The day before there was the strong smell of glue as the put down carpet in my bedroom, the hallway and stair. It'll be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: cara putman, faith, renovations

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